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Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
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Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Rockville, MD
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Rockville, MD.

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Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Rockville, MD and has 38 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center and Children's National Hospital. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Birdsong is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Children's National Amb Surg Ctr At Montgomery Co
    9850 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 765-5400
  2. 2 Children's National Prince George's
    2900 Campus Way N, Lanham, MD 20706
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 276-9100
  3. 3 Children's National Hospital
    111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 476-3015

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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Rockville, MD and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1986. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER
    1986
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Birdsong's profile.

Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center and Children's National Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center

    901 Harry S Truman Dr N, Largo, MD

  • Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC